Articles by: Chad Atkinson
Four-day XP Falcon wagon thrash build
An Easter long-weekend thrash by a bunch of good mates brings a languishing project to fruition
Ford XH panel van budget makeover
Chad Atkinson gives his shop beater a massive makeover
How to: Paint your car
An introduction to automotive painting
How to fabricate a pair of inner fenders for your smoothed engine bay
Our engine-bay fabrication how-to wraps up with Chad making some custom inner fenders
How to build a custom firewall
Our resident fab guru talks you through the intricacies of building a custom firewall
How to fix a blown head gasket at home
Can you attack a blown head gasket at home in the shed?
1969 Rambler engine bay overhaul in four days
They say many hands make light work. Our resident tinkerer, Chad Atkinson, puts the theory to the test with a four-day engine day overhaul
How to roll front guards for tyre clearance
Chad Atkinson schools us on creating tyre clearance for your front fenders
How to heat-shrink steel with an Oxy torch
Chad Atkinson shows us the basics of straightening a sheet-metal panel via heat-shrinking
Butt welding basics using MIG and TIG welders
Chad Atkinson talks us through the basics of butt welding with both MIG and TIG welders
How to repair your car’s rusty door corners
Chad Atkinson's guide to repairing rusty door corners
How to use a hammer and dolly for metal shaping
An overview of metal-finishing with our resident metal maestro, Chad Atkinson
XP Falcon coupe body swap onto an EL Falcon chassis
How to turn two rusty Ford Falcons into a low-buck fun machine over a four-day long weekend
How to use an English wheel for metal shaping
Curious about how to use an English wheel for metal-shaping projects? Chad Atkinson from Silver Aces Custom Metal Fabrication gives you the drum
How to upgrade a factory sump
Chad Atkinson talks you through modifying your factory oil pan for greater volume
How to make mini-tubs for your street machine
Metal magician Chad Atkinson gives you the blow-by-blow on making DIY mini-tubs for your street car
How to tuck a car’s rear bumper
Silver Aces Custom Metal Fabrication boss, Chad Atkinson, shows you how to give your classic streeter a cleaner look by tucking the bumpers
How to shave bodywork on your car – tech torque
Chad Atkinson of Silver Aces Custom Metal Fabrication teaches us how to shave a C-pillar vent on an XC Falcon